Board members are appointed by the Governor in Council upon the recommendation of the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food. Except for the President and CEO, Board members are independent of management.

The Board is responsible for the overall governance of FCC. It ensures business activities are in the best interests of the corporation and the Government of Canada. Board members participate in the strategic planning process and approve FCC’s strategic direction and corporate plan. The Board also exercises its responsibility to ensure risks associated with FCC’s business have been identified. The Board ensures appropriate authorities and controls are in place, risks are properly managed and the achievement of the corporation’s goals and objectives is not in jeopardy.

Board composition

The Board is composed of 12 members, including the President and CEO and the Chair. They bring a combination of agriculture, business and financial experience to the task of governing a corporation that serves an increasingly complex industry.

The Board has four subcommittees: Audit, Corporate Governance, Human Resources and Risk.

Audit Committee

The Audit Committee oversees the integrity, accuracy and timeliness of FCC’s financial performance and audit functions.